May weather forecast
Corning, NY

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Corning, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature varying between 66.9°F (19.4°C) and 46.6°F (8.1°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May brings a change in Corning's weather, with average high-temperatures moving from April's cool 53.6°F (12°C) to a comfortable 66.9°F (19.4°C). Corning experiences an average low-temperature of 46.6°F (8.1°C) in the month of May.

Humidity

April through July, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Corning, in May, it is raining for 17.4 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Corning, there are 163.4 rainfall days, and 23.15" (588mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Corning. During 0.5 snowfall days, in May, Corning aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Corning, New York, there are 74.7 snowfall days, and 22.91" (582mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Corning, New York, is 14h and 36min.
On the first day of May in Corning, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 8:37 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Corning, New York, is 8.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Corning are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Corning?

In Corning, 66.9°F (19.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 46.6°F (8.1°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the least humid month in Corning?

The months with the lowest humidity in Corning are April through July, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in May in Corning?

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in May in Corning?

In Corning, in May, during 17.4 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Corning?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Corning. During 0.5 snowfall days, in May, Corning aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Corning have in May?

The average day length in May in Corning, New York, is 14h and 36min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Corning?

On the first day of May in Corning, New York, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 8:37 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Corning?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Corning, New York, is 8.6h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Corning?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Corning?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Corning, New York, is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Corning, NY

Average temperature in May - Corning, NY
  • Average high temperature in May: 66.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 46.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Corning, NY

Average pressure in May - Corning, NY
  • Average pressure in May: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Corning, NY

Average wind speed in May - Corning, NY
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Corning, NY

Average humidity in May - Corning, NY
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, June and July (78%).

Average rainfall in May
Corning, NY

Average rainfall in May - Corning, NY
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.26").

Average rainfall days in May
Corning, NY

Average rainfall days in May - Corning, NY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Corning, NY

Average snowfall in May - Corning, NY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.67").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Corning, NY

Average snowfall days in May - Corning, NY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (17.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Corning, NY

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Corning, NY
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Corning, NY

Average sunshine days in May - Corning, NY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Corning, NY

Average UV index in May - Corning, NY
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Corning, NY

Average cloud cover in May - Corning, NY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 69).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in May
Corning, NY

Average visibility in May - Corning, NY
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).

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